To sign "understanding" (or "understand"), start by bringing your dominant hand up to the side of your forehead. Form a closed fist with your palm facing toward your face. Then, quickly flick your index finger straight up so it points toward the ceiling. The motion should look like a sudden idea or a lightbulb turning on in your mind. Adding a slight head nod and an expression of realization helps convey that you truly grasp the concept.
To sign this, you would sign 'I', 'UNDERSTAND', 'RULES', and 'CLEAR'. Emphasize the head nod while signing 'understanding' to show that your comprehension is solid and confident.
You can express this by signing 'THANK YOU', pointing to the person for 'YOUR', and finishing with the sign for 'UNDERSTAND'. A warm, appreciative facial expression pairs perfectly with this sentiment.
When asking this, raise your eyebrows and lean forward slightly to indicate a yes/no question. Point to the person, sign 'UNDERSTAND', and then sign 'MATH' and 'PROBLEM'.
To sign this, you would sign 'I', 'UNDERSTAND', 'RULES', and 'CLEAR'. Emphasize the head nod while signing 'understanding' to show that your comprehension is solid and confident.
You can express this by signing 'THANK YOU', pointing to the person for 'YOUR', and finishing with the sign for 'UNDERSTAND'. A warm, appreciative facial expression pairs perfectly with this sentiment.
When asking this, raise your eyebrows and lean forward slightly to indicate a yes/no question. Point to the person, sign 'UNDERSTAND', and then sign 'MATH' and 'PROBLEM'.
Yes! If you want to emphasize that you deeply or completely understand something, you can use both hands simultaneously. Just perform the exact same flicking motion with both hands near the sides of your forehead.
You use the exact same handshape and flicking motion, but you must shake your head "no" and furrow your eyebrows while doing it. In ASL, this negative head movement completely changes the meaning to "don't understand."
Yes! In ASL, verbs and nouns often share the same sign. "Understand" and "understanding" use the exact same motion. The context of your conversation will naturally let the other person know which English concept you mean.
